Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX580
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 7040 was released 12 months after the FX580 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 7040 matches up vs the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FX580
| 7040 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus 7040
| FX580 | 7040 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FX580
| 7040 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 7040 and the FX580.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and FX580.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 7040 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer 7040 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
| Also called as | mju 7040 | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $499 |
